Reach for Tomorrow

A heartwarming saga of a young woman’s indomitable spirit and determination to survive no matter what, perfect for fans of Annie Murray and Rosie Goodwin

When everyone’s deserted her, can she find the strength to go on?

Rosie Ferry is hardly more than a child when her father and brothers are lost in a pit disaster. She has to grow up fast when her mother falls apart, leaving Rosie in charge of her two sisters. It’s Rosie who finds them lodgings, Rosie who tramps the streets looking for work. Without her friends Davey and Flora, Rosie doesn’t know how she’d cope.

Then Davey – the boy Rosie always thought she’d marry – abruptly leaves Sunderland, and to make matters worse her mother turns to drink. It’s almost more than she can bear, but Rosie is tougher than she looks, and she’s determined to keep the family together.

What readers are saying about Reach for Tomorrow:

‘Another lovely story from this very talented writer. The characters are vivid and believable, the storyline keeps you guessing’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘This story is so full of deep love and filled with sorrow too. A book I never wanted to end!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘The characters are truly believable and inspiring. I have laughed and cried with them. In true Northern style it was a captivating story of love, heartache and true grit’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I felt as though I was transported in time. I found the book very emotive in places and extremely easy to read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A story of endurance in all manner of life. Could not put the book down. Sadness, love, enduring poverty, Rita Bradshaw has enthralled me’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐